That's a good one about blaming the midwife! I don't think my mum really wants to be there, I think she'll be waiting outside tho, so we'll be calling her as soon as we go to the hospital. I'll be happy having her on hand should I want her, but I doubt I will.

How's this for weird (twisted if you ask me) my SIL had her 2 brothers in there with her with her first. LOL. The midwives said "oh, it's unusual to have uncles in at the labour!" I'm sure her younger brother still hasn't got over the experience (he was around 22 I think) coz when you say anything about him being there at the birth he just cringes and looks really embarressed! No brother should see his sister like that.. it's just WRONG!! My bro is the LAST person I'd ever ask to come in.

Becky - you just be as selfish as you like, it's your labour, and I'm sure we're not going to be in any mood to put up with other people in the room. If my mum came in, I'd probably be trying my hardest to hide the pain so she didn't worry! I think we need to be as comfy as possible, and for me that'll be with just DH & the midwives. I wouldn't let her keep thinking there's a possibility of her being there tho if it's not going to happen. I'd get it over with now if I were you.

Good luck!